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Living area
Living room, dining area and kitchen
Living area
Living area
Dining table and laundry located off side hallway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Walk to MainSt. Downtown Highlands. Great Guest Reviews! Sleeps 8 & dog friendly

5 Star ratings from our 2025 guests:

*We loved the condo, the style and quality of bedding, etc. Great location literally a few minutes walk to downtown Highlands.

* Melle is as fantastic host. She was very helpful, providing weather updates days before our trip. During our stay winter weather came through and Melle delivered ice salt so we didn’t slip. She also provided information daily on activities currently going on in the area and was always incredibly responsive when asked for suggestions.

HEMLOCK LOFT’s well-designed interiors and open floor plan creates a classic, comfortable unique retreat for your Highlands stay. Our 2nd floor loft opens to a living area with a cozy gas fireplace, 50-inch TV and dining table perfect for a family dinner, wine tasting, movie, or game night. The well-equipped kitchen provides everything you need whether you carry in a pizza or prepare Thanksgiving dinner.

Ensuring you will feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and most importantly well-rested ready to attend an event, go for a hike or walk around town, our 2 king bedrooms and 4 bed bunk room have Tempur-Pedic mattresses, luxury count sheets, and memory foam pillows.

Located 1 block from the Performing Arts Center offering live performances, movies, and concerts; a 2 block walk to the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park hosting live concerts, arts and crafts shows, and farmers markets throughout the season; and a 3 block walk to downtown Main Street.

Next to the Highlands Rec Center, with a daily or weekly reasonable rate, the town offers visitors use of the pool, pickle ball and tennis courts and fitness facility. A playground, skateboard park and dog park are on the rec center grounds.

Dogs are welcome, maximum two per stay; $250 pet fee required. You have a private entrance and designated parking for 3 vehicles and a Weber gas grill.

Features & Amenities Include:
1300 square feet
Open floor plan
Tempur-Pedic mattresses
Oversized, heavy weight, 100% Hygro Cotton Towels
Luxury count cotton bedding
Gilchrest & Soames Bee Kind amenities
Gas fireplace
High Speed WiFi
Streaming YoutubeTV
Flat Screen TV in LR and all bedrooms
KitchenAid appliances
Cuisinart Drip Coffee maker
Keurig
Laundry area with full size washer and dryer

Highlands is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. With an abundance of opportunities for biking, hiking, horseback riding, tubing, canoeing, fly fishing, and whitewater rafting, adventure-seekers will not find a more beautiful backdrop. At 4,118 feet, it’s one of the few temperate rain forests in North America, bringing botanists and nature lovers from all over the world.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This is a 2nd floor loft, stairs to enter
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
First, thanks for staying with us!!! Hope to see you again, Melle PLEASE see the check-out info in the house manual if you have any questions, text me Check out by 10:00 AM
Please place bagged trash into the bear proof garbage cans and make sure the lid is secure. Just text me if the cans are full. Load and start the dishwasher
Set HVAC -summer 78/AC Fan Auto, winter 65 lock all windows and doors THANK YOU!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Dog Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Highlands Biological Station - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to MainSt. Downtown Highlands. Great Guest Reviews! Sleeps 8 & dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to MainSt. Downtown Highlands. Great Guest Reviews! Sleeps 8 & dog friendly?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to MainSt. Downtown Highlands. Great Guest Reviews! Sleeps 8 & dog friendly on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$1,027, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Walk to MainSt. Downtown Highlands. Great Guest Reviews! Sleeps 8 & dog friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to MainSt. Downtown Highlands. Great Guest Reviews! Sleeps 8 & dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to MainSt. Downtown Highlands. Great Guest Reviews! Sleeps 8 & dog friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to MainSt. Downtown Highlands. Great Guest Reviews! Sleeps 8 & dog friendly located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Dog Park. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and great location

Perfect if you want to be close to Main Street / the Recreation Center was a real plus for our pre teens- very nice rental - we will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot! Terrific location, only a block from Main St. Very walkable. Melle was so responsive and helpful! The unit was well appointed and had everything we could possibly need. Super comfortable. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient Loft

The loft was perfect for our trip to Highlands. With 2 king bedrooms and one bunk room, it would be a great place for two couples taking kids to Highlands. The location is great for a short walk to Main St in Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend with Friends

What a perfect place for 3 couples in town for a friend’s daughter’s wedding. It was extremely clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The location was perfect and was an easy walk to downtown. I would highly recommend this loft and Melle was wonderful to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location!

We were on a quick getaway to do some snow tubing with our family and our friends and their kids. The location was walking distance to town and nice for boys having the rec center next door. It was off season so not as’many dinner choices, but we had a great time regardless! Thanks Melle for always checking in on us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This property is well appointed and very clean. We loved how close it was to Main Street. Just down the street is a great new (opened Aug 2023) restaurant and of course, all the great staples are close by too. We walked to a few trails and only moved our car when we drove to a trail. We also used the Rec Center next door and loved this extra convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The loft is beautifully decorated, very nice and appealing decor. The rooms are large and very comfortable. The open floor plan has a good flow. Love the kitchen. Definitely felt like home away from home. Has an open airy feeling with lots of natural light. The beds are very comfortable and the linens are plush. Bathrooms are tiled and roomy. It's very convenient to Main street and restaurants. Also, there is a dog park close by. Check in was simple. I can't say enough good things about this property and our host Melle. We had a wonderful time and hope to stay here again. I've already told several friends this is the place to stay!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay and location!

Host was super helpful and kind. Communications were top notch. Apartment was well appointed and had everything you need and looked exactly like the pictures. Location was awesome as everything was in walking distance. Our family enjoyed being right next to the tennis courts and rec center, but being that close may not be your thing. We didn’t spend too much time directly in the apartment and it was well insulated, so the noise from the pickleball court wasn’t generally an issue and nothing a sound machine couldn’t fix. The mattresses and bedding were all very comfortable, and we lacked nothing! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect on so many levels!

My family had a wonderful stay and it started with the prompt and lovely communication from Melle, the property manager. Thank you Melle for making our stay so special!! The loft (we rented both) was incredibly clean, well furnished with comfortable beds, luxury linens and towels. The kitchen was not lacking for anything to cook a wonderful dinner and even bake a birthday cake!! My whole family enjoyed the creature comforts of our stay and the fabulous location to downtown Highlands. We will be back! Thanks again Melle!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay !

Loft was spotless and very nicely decorated !! Very comfortable beds! Great location to Main Street and nice to have the rec center right next door. Property manager was very quick to respond to a question. Would absolutely stay here again !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brand new and great location

We had an excellent time, and would definitely come again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Melle McCafferty

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We are available by phone or text for any questions and guest assistance during your stay.

Why they chose this property

Our location is an easy 3 block walk to Main Street. Super convenient for dining, shopping and some hikes are within walking distance from town. Many family friendly hikes accessible from town.

What makes this property unique

The location provides easy access to downtown Highlands, 3 blocks from Old Edwards Inn, great for wedding guests being next to the rec center with a playground, dog park and fitness activities. Guest love the Tempur-Pedic bedding and the contemporary, open floor plan accommodates family activities.

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